This is exactly how DS acts. I think it comes from a strong sense of justice and a desire to understand how other people "work." I see this need to learn about others very strongly in DS--the same he needed to know how to read. When he was in Kindergarten there was a child who was being mean to everyone. DS actually organized an "intervention." He got together about 7 kids to go talk to him and explain how his behavior was affecting them. And this kid actually got better. DS still plays with this child 6 years later!
The teachers see this strength in DS and often place him near problem children because he does have a good effect on them. And DS enjoys the challenge of trying to help them and so far it has not been a burden on DS. DS's K teacher says that he will be a diplomat when he grows up because he takes such joy in negotiating difficult social situations.
